The kitchen is where homes come alive — for cooking, entertaining, and gathering. Whether building a new kitchen or updating an existing one, thoughtful planning ensures it fits your lifestyle. Consider layout, materials, colours, storage, and appliances.
Affordable Flat Packs offers a practical guide to help you plan your renovation with ease, creating a kitchen that’s both functional and beautiful.
With everything within easy reach, these layouts often position the fridge just outside the “U” to maximise available counter space.
The L-shaped kitchen is a popular choice for contemporary homes. Featuring a central island, it works perfectly for multipurpose kitchens and can be customised to suit almost any style. This layout is especially effective in larger spaces, providing ample room for cooking, storage, and socialising.
Galley kitchens offer a compact, streamlined layout that keeps everything within easy reach. Use the kitchen triangle to position your sink, stove, and fridge for smooth workflow, and plan based on how you use your space for maximum efficiency.
The right hardware adds both style and function to your kitchen.
Affordable Flat Packs uses high-quality Blum hardware for all drawers, runners, and hinges. Choose from standard, semi-soft close, or soft-close drawer runners to suit your needs and budget. Your Sales Manager can guide you to the best options for your project.
A traditional-style kitchen takes cues from classic European design, featuring symmetry, decorative trims, intricate patterns, and polished finishes. Using traditional colours and textures helps create a warm, inviting, and timeless atmosphere.
Contemporary kitchens embrace the “less is more” philosophy. They feature sleek, smooth surfaces with minimal patterns, focusing on clean lines and simple textures. Accents of bold colour can be paired with softer tones to create a striking, modern statement. This simplicity not only enhances style but also ensures a highly functional kitchen.
Casual kitchens emphasise natural materials and simple features, creating a relaxed, welcoming space. Soft pastels or warm earthy tones add comfort, while mixing textures and finishes can personalise your design.
Choose warm colours like reds, yellows, and oranges for a cozy feel, or cool blues and greens for a calming, serene atmosphere. Thoughtful surface and colour choices help your kitchen feel both practical and inviting.
Smart storage is key to a functional kitchen. Use cabinets that maximise available space, extend pantries to the ceiling, and integrate bins to keep your kitchen tidy.
Don’t forget overlooked areas like above the fridge or behind lower cabinets. Plan around your appliances and supplies to ensure practical, accessible storage throughout your kitchen.
